Add 5/8 and 42/75
5/8 + 42/75 is 237/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
5/8 = 5 × 75/8 × 75 = 375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600 - Add the two like fractions:
375/600 + 336/600 = 375 + 336/600 = 711/600 - 711/600 simplified gives 237/200
- So, 5/8 + 42/75 = 237/200
In mixed form: 137/200
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